Nathan Samek is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and treasurer for a homeowners association. Nathan is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, institutions, and charitable organizations. The group provides tailored financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services using a mix of in-house and third-party managers across a range of investment strategies.

Robert Schutzius is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Longmont, Colorado, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and Nations Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is a principal and owner of Stampede Energy, a petroleum engineering consulting firm. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized reporting through a combination of advisory and brokerage capabilities.

Stephanie Mcdonald is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and Headrush Technologies. She works within Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, and fund-of-funds structures.

Hanna Khoronov is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Boulder, Colorado, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill, Impact Wealth, and Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Michael Wagner is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fisher Investments since 2018 and previously spent eight years at TIAA-CREF. Fisher Investments serves a global client base including institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management with a centralized investment approach that incorporates quantitative and qualitative research alongside various risk management techniques.

Erika Briggs is a financial advisor with Merrill in Boulder, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and has an affiliated role at Bank of America, N.A. dating back to 2004. Outside of her advisory work, Briggs participates in fundraising activities for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and has served as a model for an artist’s project. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams.

Karl Fisher is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Boulder, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president and treasurer of a local septic company homeowners association. Equitable Advisors serves individuals—including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients—as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Rachael Russell is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients from the Front Range region including Fort Collins and Boulder. She specializes in personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and women and wealth. Rachael holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Duquesne University and a Master of Business Administration with a certificate in applied finance from Colorado State University. She is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Before entering financial advising, Rachael spent nearly a decade working in municipal government where she developed skills in creating strategic solutions for complex problems. Her approach centers on helping clients navigate retirement, charitable giving, legacy planning, and major life transitions. Rachael emphasizes that financial success is about enabling individuals and families to live freely, support important causes, and move confidently toward their futures. Outside of her professional work, Rachael is active in the Northern Colorado community. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Fort Collins Museum of Art and volunteers as a victim advocate with Fort Collins Police Services. She resides in Fort Collins with her husband, Trace, and enjoys outdoor activities such as ice climbing, cycling, paddleboarding, and hiking.

David Brown is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2024 and previously held roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. and World Financial Group. In addition to his advisory work, he is the owner of two businesses, DB Softwerx and DB Prowerx, which are not related to his investment activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research-supported model portfolios.

Lynn Shook is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 license and 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services with a range of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Riley Burns is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Boulder, CO, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Trinity Wealth Securities and Tristate Financial Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning utilizing structured planning tools and modeling techniques.

Samantha Schreiber Reed is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Longmont, CO. Her work history includes multiple roles at Edward Jones since 2019 and prior experience at Providence Health and Services and Target. She also managed a bed and breakfast, La Bastide Bed & Breakfast, from 2016 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a variety of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Marchese is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in strategies and advice tailored to individuals, families, and businesses to meet their financial objectives. He began his career with Merrill as a Private Banker before joining the Stager Gauss Group as a Financial Advisor in 2019. His expertise includes wealth management planning, business lending and financial services, home lending (NMLS 1858490), and a range of financial planning areas such as college education planning, retirement income, and socially responsible investing. Michael attended Metropolitan State College of Denver, where he studied Finance with a concentration in Financial Services. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). A Colorado native, Michael lives in Arvada with his wife Marissa and their dog Milo. He is involved with community organizations such as Advocates for Children CASA, Community Table Kitchen, and Junior Achievement through Bank of America Community Volunteers. Outside of work, Michael enjoys golfing, road biking, ice hockey, skiing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Lisa Anderson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, she worked at BRIDGE Healthcare Partners from 2015 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Michelle Dilallo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Elevations Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, LP, Sun FCU, and Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to support diversified investment strategies.

Carol Bowman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process includes structured discovery and firm-approved tools, with planning services generally provided in an advisory capacity.

Annika Franz is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and at JPMorgan Chase Bank from 2007 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates B Side Bee Farms LLC, where she is involved in beekeeping, honey production, and mentorship. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Douglas Behnfield is a CFP® with 47 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Boulder, CO. His prior experience includes ten years at UBS Financial Services before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of services from retail to institutional investing.

Daniel Lampe is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., where he has worked since 2018. His prior experience includes positions at Bancwest Investment Services, Inc., Bank of the West, and TurnKey Vacation Rentals. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and offers services on a non-discretionary basis.

Kenneth Finkel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Boulder, CO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 47 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2008, he worked at Citigroup Global Markets for seven years. In addition to his advisory role, he maintains a personal coaching practice accredited by the International Coaching Federation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.